This year marks the 14th consecutive year for the 1A Athletic
Directors‘ Institute. The 1A Institute will be held at the
Four Seasons Resort in Las Colinas, Texas. The primary focus of the
Institute is for the Faculty to share their career experiences and
to provide the most current information available on each topic of
the curriculum. The Institute also provides participants with the
opportunity to become acquainted with leaders of the 1A Athletic
Director Profession, as well as colleagues from other 1A
Universities.

"We are honored that one of our loyal, dedicated staff members
has been selected for this event and will have the opportunity for
a wonderful learning experience, professionally and personally,"
said Mark Wilson, Director of Athletics at Tech.

Wilson and Tech President Philip Oldham submitted the nomination
for Bostian to attend

"Kevin is an important member of the our intercollegiate athletics
senior staff and we appreciate that he is representing Tennessee
Tech nationally at this event," Wilson said.

Bostian joined the Tech Athletics staff in 2010 as the Associate
Athletics Director for Development. A native of Durham, N.C., he
was on the staff at East Tennessee State University for nearly
seven years before taking his new position with the Golden
Eagles.

Bostian, 35, came to Tech after three years as Assistant
Athletic Director, Corporate Development and Regional Athletic
Advancement at ETSU. He served two years prior to that as Director
of Corporate Sales, Marketing and Regional Athletic Advancement for
Buccaneer Athletics. He was also Marketing, Promotions, Merchandise
and Licensing Coordinator for two years.

Bostian oversees all of the development efforts for athletics,
and works to maintain current levels and to generate increased
support for Tech Athletics. Enhancing the Golden Eagle
student-athlete experience is also a primary focus for the TTU
Athletics staff, and one of Bostian’s goals.

Bostian earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and
Master of Sports Administration (MSA) from Ohio University in 2002.
He earned his B.S. in Business Management from North Carolina State
University in 2000.

"I am honored to be selected for this opportunity and I'm really
looking forward to attending," Bostian said. "It's a tremendous
opportunity to participate in such a professional organization, and
I know my attendance will benefit Tennessee Tech in the
future."